{"id":5739,"date":"2025-03-12T08:19:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T08:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/guide-to-the-pingxi-railway"},"modified":"2025-03-12T08:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T08:19:12","slug":"our-guide-to-pingxi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/our-guide-to-pingxi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen \u5e73\u6eaa\u61f6\u4eba\u5305"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5739_c903da-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5739_c903da-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5739_c903da-60\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5739_c903da-60 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5739_c903da-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5739_c903da-60\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5739_c903da-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5739_c903da-60\">Pingxi District of New Taipei has some of the most popular attractions in Northern Taiwan. With a total of 7 stations along the Pingxi Railway Line (plus 2 if you count Ruifang and Houtong), there are endless places to explore, eat, hike, and enjoy Taiwan&#8217;s history, culture, and natural beauty all in one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Travel Tips Block -->\n<div style=\"\n    border: 2px solid #4CAF50; \/* Colored frame *\/\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 15px 20px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    font-family: 'Lato', Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n\">\n    <p style=\"\n        margin-top: 0;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        color: #333333;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n    \">\n        \ud83c\udfef Planning your trip to Taipei? \ud83c\udfee\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"\n        margin: 0 0 10px;\n        font-size: 16px;\n        color: #555555;\n    \">\n        Here are some top travel tips for you:\n    <\/p>\n    <ul style=\"\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        margin: 0;\n        font-size: 17px;\n        color: #444444;\n    \">\n        <li>Best time to visit: <strong>March-May, and October &#8211; November<\/strong> when the temperatures are nice and there is not as much rain<\/li>\n        <li>How to get there: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/Hy7ANSMa\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Taiwan High Speed Railway\n            <\/a> and \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/ViL2Q2Tu\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n           Inter-City Bus <\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Best places to stay: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/AJv5F2FT\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Yuanshan Grand Hotel\n            <\/a> \n            or \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/BWHuNzB4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Fu Chang Hotel\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        <li>Book tours and activities in Taipei on \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/h8FNlYA4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Klook\n        <\/li>\n <\/li>\n        <li>Stay connected with \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/ecTcuRd6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                a local SIM\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/HF1hxh28\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Rent a car\n            <\/a> \n            to explore distant sights\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5739_11bea7-b1 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5739_11bea7-b1 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5739_11bea7-b1 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5739_11bea7-b1 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \u201cwp-block-heading\u201d\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Brief Historical Background of Pingxi:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the Pingxi Railway was built, during the Qing Dynasty a section of the Danlan Old Trail ran through roughly the same area, connecting Yilan to Tamsui.&nbsp; The Japanese completed the Pingxi Railway in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pingxi_line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1921<\/a> in order to transport coal from the area. Most all of the stations and villages along the line were economically reliant on the coal industry until its downfall in the late 1990s.&nbsp;<br>The coal industry remained strong after the ROC took over Taiwan after WWII, but slowly waned in the 1980s and 1990s due to the decrease in global coal prices.&nbsp;<br>In the year 2000, Sanxia\u2019s Lifeng Mine shut down operations, and Taiwan\u2019s mining company closed, and thus all coal mining in Taiwan effectively stopped.<br>The Pingxi Railway is a single track that is <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E5%B9%B3%E6%BA%AA%E7%B7%9A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12.9 KM<\/a> long with 7 stations.&nbsp;<br>Recently, the government has offered many plans to connect the Pingxi Railway to the Taipei MRT via Jingtong to Jingmei, however, due to many factors these plans have never been approved.&nbsp;<br>The area around Pingxi and Ruifang is made up of sedimentary rock which easily erodes, creating many large waterfalls such as Shifen Falls, and pointy, jagged peaks like the Pingxi Crags.&nbsp;<br>Popular activities along the Pingxi Railway include hiking, river tracing, eating at one of the many old streets, setting off sky lanterns,&nbsp; and exploring the many historical coal mining sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first train reaches Sandiaoling daily at 5:25 AM and the last train leaves Jingtong at 8:33 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740127&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520travel%2520pass%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3Def6b29561c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80 NT<\/a> per person for a one day pass.&nbsp;Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)&nbsp; on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F1684-5-day-thsr-joint-train-pass-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DMobility_Aggregate.ActivityListCategorizedGrid_LIST%26clickId%3D0ecee267e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook&nbsp;here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can purchase a discount easy card to use on Pingxi Railway Line on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=733692&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F5777-public-transport-easycard-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dc45dee8c51\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/36319?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;\u200bYou can also book a travel pass on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740127&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520travel%2520pass%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3Def6b29561c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook&nbsp;here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \u201cwp-block-heading\u201d\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Basic Taipei Travel Tips:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no need to tip in Taiwan. It is not part of the culture here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taiwan uses the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/the-new-taiwan-dollar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Taiwan Dollar<\/a>, and many transactions such as for street food still require cash. For more information, check out our guide to the New Taiwan Dollar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/the-new-taiwan-dollar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get yourself a SIM card or portable WiFi such as from <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/IF5DuEip\">Klook here<\/a> so you can stay connected and don&#8217;t get lost in the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The electrical voltage is 110V.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get yourself an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/5777-public-transport-easycard-taipei\/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&amp;clickId=d244f0cd14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Card<\/a>, so you can travel easily on the MRT, Train, HSR, Youbike,&nbsp;and even shop at convenience stores. You can also book a Taiwan travel pass on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740127&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520travel%2520pass%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3Def6b29561c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more travel tips, check out our foreigner survival guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-foreigner-survival-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \u201cwp-block-heading\u201d\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">When should you go to Pingxi?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any time of year is great. However, waterfalls are most enjoyable during the hot summer, and you may want to come for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-lantern-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lantern Festival<\/a> when hundreds of sky lanterns are set off at once.<br>To avoid crowds and packed trains, do not go on weekends or holidays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \u201cwp-block-heading\u201d\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Tours of Pingxi:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many tour itineraries that you can enjoy in Shifen that will take you to multiple destinations and arrange transportation. For more information, you can check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/tours-and-sightseeing?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fexperiences%2Flist%2Ftaipei-tours%2Fc19-cate9%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D1327735ed6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, which are both great tour websites that can connect you with the right tour and tour guide for you.&nbsp;<br>Here are some of the most popular tours of Pingxi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13808853-d12577511-Private_Tour_to_Jiufen_Yehliu_Geopark_and_Pingxi-Zhongzheng_District_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\">Yehliu, Jiufen &amp; Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F8109-shifen-half-day-guided-tour-with-pingxi-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D41ec4e2325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pingxi Shifen Half Day Guided Tour with Sky Lantern Experience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/125317?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shifen Old Street &amp; Jinguashi Golden Waterfall &amp; Houtong Cat Village &amp; Jiufen Old Street<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/135016?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/30?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day tour to Pingxi, Shifen and Jingtong\u200b<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \u201cwp-block-heading\u201d\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Activities in Pingxi:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that there are many activities available around Pingxi such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g293913-d13837037-Half_day_rock_climbing_and_rappelling_experience_just_in_Taipei_city_Taiwan-Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/126072?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/24654?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kayaking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72412-newtaipei-ruifang-elephanttrunk-rockcanoe%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dace7c9783d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">canoeing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72054-wanghaixiang-beach-sup-snorkeling-newtaipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8376ad4499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snorkeling<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129870?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUP \/ paddle boarding<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F67145-water-bicycle-elephant-rock%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Da199c4ca61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water biking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/138058?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diving<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F89347-ruifang-banpingriver-rivertrace%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dba9f4ac65f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Tracing \/ Canyoneering<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741543&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F64728-ding-fwu-shooting-range-atv-car-experience-newtaipei%2F%3Fspm%3DTNA_ActivityList.Activity_LIST%26clickId%3D26a0270633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATVing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741543&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F1669-riding-horse-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DTNA_ActivityList.Activity_LIST%26clickId%3Dbdbe0a69cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horse Riding<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/20604?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cooking Class<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F88285-newtaipei-pingxi-jingtong-photostudio-rental-photoshoot%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8a8963f0f0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">photo shoot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F28381-electronic-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D1b28c35466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jingtong Sky Lantern Police Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F91264-sky-lantern-experience%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D48110aea47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shifen Sky Lantern Experience<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129866?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterfall Zipline<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129872?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterfall Diving<\/a>, and more on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \u201cwp-block-heading\u201d\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Where to Stay :<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tw\/the-fullon-taipei-central.en.html?aid=7991319&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fullon Hotel<\/a>&nbsp;which has locations in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tw\/fishermen-wharf.en.html?aid=7991319&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tamsui<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tw\/fu-rong-da-fan-dian-fu-long-dian.en.html?aid=7991319&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fulong<\/a>&nbsp;near the beach (book on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tw\/the-regent-taipei.en.html?aid=7991319&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-g13806921-d2446713-Reviews-Fullon_Hotel_Tamsui_Fisherman_s_Wharf-Tamsui_New_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=236666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/affiliates\/Fullon-Hotel-Fulong-Ii-New-Taipei-City-Taiwan.vnOTBv8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels.com here<\/a>).&nbsp;<br>We have stayed at and recommend&nbsp;\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=747910&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F60414-gold-mountain-ranch-and-resort-glamping-newtaipei%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Mountain Ranch<\/a>, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan.&nbsp;\u200bYou can book a night at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=747910&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F60414-gold-mountain-ranch-and-resort-glamping-newtaipei%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Mountain Ranch<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=747910&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F60414-gold-mountain-ranch-and-resort-glamping-newtaipei%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can also check out our full blog on the ranch&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/gold-mountain-ranch-and-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>We have also stayed at and recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tw\/hai-xia-nin-de-jia.en.html?aid=7991319&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hai Xia Your Home<\/a>&nbsp;which is right in front of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/fulong-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fulong Beach<\/a>&nbsp;(book on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tw\/hai-xia-nin-de-jia.en.html?aid=7991319&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-g13806592-d11893499-Reviews-Hai_Xia_Your_Home_AodiWu_HomeStay-Gongliao_New_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=35496588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/affiliates\/Hai-Xia-Your-Home-New-Taipei-City-Taiwan.7lXyuu5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels.com here<\/a>).&nbsp;<br>Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=7991319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.<br>Find out where to stay in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-hotelaccommodation-booking-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Taiwan hotels guide<\/a>&nbsp;or search for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=7991319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotel deals in Taiwan here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \u201cwp-block-heading\u201d\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">How to get there:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Train:<\/strong>&nbsp;Take the TRA to Ruifang Station, buy the Pingxi Railway&nbsp;line one day pass, and then switch to the Pingxi Railway line. Get off at any station!&nbsp;<br>Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)&nbsp; on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F1684-5-day-thsr-joint-train-pass-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DMobility_Aggregate.ActivityListCategorizedGrid_LIST%26clickId%3D0ecee267e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook&nbsp;here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can purchase a discount easy card to use on Pingxi Railway Line on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=733692&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F5777-public-transport-easycard-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dc45dee8c51\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/36319?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;\u200bYou can also book a travel pass on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740127&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520travel%2520pass%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3Def6b29561c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook&nbsp;here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>By Car\/Scooter:<\/strong>&nbsp;Take Provincial Highway 2 east toward Pinglin, then get off the main highway once you reach Shifen. You can drive right or left to reach all of the stations on the Pingxi Railway line. But please know there is limited car parking around the stations.&nbsp;<br>If you are looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520car%2520rental%26spm%3DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D00cec2d002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rentals<\/a>, you can also search&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4845&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qeeq.com%2Fcarsearch%3Fid%3Df48332d5ac06b06815f4f5b1e58eed05&amp;campaign_id=172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qeeq here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520car%2520rental%26spm%3DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D00cec2d002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/transportation?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our car rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scooter-and-car-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scooter rental<\/a>&nbsp;in Taipei? You can search on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/new-taipei-city\/transportation?cid=9223\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;to search for options.&nbsp;You can also check out our scooter rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>By Taxi:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can take short rides for about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/150584?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">150 NT<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/150584?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hire a Taxi<\/a> for a day for around&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/150584?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">150 USD on Klook here<\/a>.<br><strong>By Bus:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can also book tickets to travel to Shifen via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fbuses-2%2F1014-taiwan%2F%3Fdes_id%3D10012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inter-city bus on Klook here<\/a>. You can also book a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13808853-d13182022-Taipei_Sightseeing_Hop_On_Hop_Off_Open_Top_Bus-Zhongzheng_District_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13808853-d13182022-Taipei_Sightseeing_Hop_On_Hop_Off_Open_Top_Bus-Zhongzheng_District_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>By Bicycle:&nbsp;<\/strong>Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan&#8217;s landscapes if you have the time and energy.&nbsp;Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan&#8217;s many Youbike&nbsp;sharing stations, or search for rentals on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/104583?cid=9223\">KKday here<\/a>, and search for tours on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=733810&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3DtaIWAN%2520%2520CYCLING%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D5597edb156\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-cycling-guide\">here<\/a>. You can also book a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13806451-d25388040-Sunset_Riverside_Bike_Ride_and_Historical_Tour-Datong_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\">Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13806900-d26021377-4_Hour_Cycling_in_Taipei-Songshan_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\">4 Hour Cycling in Taipei<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13806451-d18974742-Ultimate_8_Hour_Cycling_City_Tour-Datong_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\">Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13811269-d12471342-Taipei_City_Bike_Tour_with_Night_Market_Experience-Da_an_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\">Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13806451-d25388040-Sunset_Riverside_Bike_Ride_and_Historical_Tour-Datong_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/traveltransportation-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Map:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to the map below for places we will cover in this blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1j4AdyRfZ_2GFwLNs9KdzWGLO-e_kdeQ&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drone Footage:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-VHsjmbxOOsI\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"VHsjmbxOOsI\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/VHsjmbxOOsI\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone footage of Pingxi above. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Virtual Tour :<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a virtual tour of the entire railway in the blog below.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">Ruifang Station\u00a0\u745e\u82b3\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2426_4_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruifang<\/a> is technically not part of the Pingxi Railway line, it is the main terminus for the Pingxi Railway line trains, so if you are coming from Taipei, you will likely have to switch trains at Ruifang in order to continue on to the Pingxi Railway&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>Near Ruifang there are many activities available such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72412-newtaipei-ruifang-elephanttrunk-rockcanoe%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dace7c9783d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canoeing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72054-wanghaixiang-beach-sup-snorkeling-newtaipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8376ad4499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snorkeling<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129870?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUP\/paddle boarding<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F67145-water-bicycle-elephant-rock%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Da199c4ca61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water biking<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F89347-ruifang-banpingriver-rivertrace%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dba9f4ac65f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Tracing \/ Canyoneering<\/a>,\u00a0and more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Check out our full blog on Ruifang Old Street <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">Ruifang Old Street\u00a0\u745e\u82b3\u8001\u8857<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2441-1-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruifang Old Street<\/a> is a long old street extending out of Ruifang Train Station. Ruifang Station sits on the terminus to the Pingxi Railway, and provides direct bus service to Jiufen and Jinguashi, making it a must stop (literally) destination for tourists travelling to nearby tourist destinations.\u00a0<br \/>The food on Ruifang Old Street is plentiful and delicious, and you will not regret a brief pit stop here&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>Near Ruifang there are many activities available such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72412-newtaipei-ruifang-elephanttrunk-rockcanoe%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dace7c9783d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canoeing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72054-wanghaixiang-beach-sup-snorkeling-newtaipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8376ad4499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snorkeling<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129870?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUP\/paddle boarding<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F67145-water-bicycle-elephant-rock%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Da199c4ca61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water biking<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F89347-ruifang-banpingriver-rivertrace%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dba9f4ac65f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Tracing \/ Canyoneering<\/a>,\u00a0and more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruifang Old Street<\/a>\u00a0click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/ruifang-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bHoutong Station \u7334\u7850\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-8842_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Houtong Station lies between Ruifang and Sandiaoling (the first stop on the Pingxi Railway). If you are travelling to the Pingxi Railway Line, you will likely have to stop at Houtong. Is it worth getting off the train? Yes! Why? Because of cats and coal mines&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>You can book a tour of Houtong Cat Village on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13806837-d20870800-Ruifang_Houtong_Mining_Road-Ruifang_New_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740759&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F85628-houtong-jiufen-day-tour%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D580913a543\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/125317?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13806837-d20870800-Ruifang_Houtong_Mining_Road-Ruifang_New_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\">\u200b<\/a><br \/>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bHoutong Cat Village<\/a>\u00a0click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bHoutong Cat Village \u7334\u7850\u8c93\u6751<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-8850-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bHoutong train station<\/a> was completed in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E7%8C%B4%E7%A1%90%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1920<\/a>\u00a0during the Japanese colonization of Taiwan, in order to ship coal from mines nearby.<br \/>Once a booming mining town with the most coal production in Taiwan, it has now been converted into a tourist destination for cat lovers.\u00a0<br \/>By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E7%8C%B4%E7%A1%90%E8%B2%93%E6%9D%91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2008<\/a> Houtong started to reinvent itself as a cat paradise, with many cat loving citizens proposing to bring abandoned cats to the village for a better life. Since then, the town has been a hub for cat lovers and enthusiasts.<br \/>Visitors can enjoy the town&#8217;s rich history as well as hundreds of cats and cat related shops around the village&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>You can book a tour of Houtong Cat Village on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13806837-d20870800-Ruifang_Houtong_Mining_Road-Ruifang_New_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740759&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F85628-houtong-jiufen-day-tour%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D580913a543\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/125317?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.<br \/>\u200b<br \/>For our full blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bHoutong Cat Village<\/a> click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/houtong-cat-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-station\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">Sandiaoling Station \u4e09\u8c82\u5dba\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/image2_1_orig.png\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandiaoling<\/a> is the first station along the Pingxi Railway, near Shuoren Village that was once reliant on coal mining. This small station is popular with hikers for nearby trails to waterfalls. The village also has a few historical sites such as the defunct Sandiao Mine and the abandoned Shuoren Elementary School. There are also quite a few tea and coffee shops here, perfect for resting hikers to relax. Sandiaoling Station is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E4%B8%89%E8%B2%82%E5%B6%BA%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">only<\/a>\u00a0train station in Taiwan that is inaccessible by car; it can only be reached by foot&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\u00a0\n<p>\u200bFor our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandiaoling Station<\/a> click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-three-tiered-waterfall-trail\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bSandiaoling Three-Tiered Waterfall Trail \u4e09\u8c82\u5dba\u4e09\u5c64\u7011\u5e03\u7fa4\u6b65\u9053<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/published\/dji-1297_3.jpg?1567128702\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">In an area full of majestic waterfalls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-three-tiered-waterfall-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandiaoling&#8217;s Three Tiered Waterfall Trail<\/a> near Sandiaoling Station could be the most spectacular, with three large waterfalls over 30 meters tall in a row next to each other&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-three-tiered-waterfall-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\u00a0\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that there are many activities available around Pingxi such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g293913-d13837037-Half_day_rock_climbing_and_rappelling_experience_just_in_Taipei_city_Taiwan-Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/126072?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiking<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129866?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Zipline<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129872?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Diving<\/a>, and more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-three-tiered-waterfall-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bSandiaoling Three-Tiered Waterfall Trail<\/a> click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/sandiaoling-three-tiered-waterfall-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/dahua-station\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bDahua Station \u5927\u83ef\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6402_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/dahua-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dahua Station<\/a> is one of the smallest, most remote, and less visited train stations on the Pingxi Railway. There are almost no commercialized attractions, but that has also made it a pristine nature area popular with hikers. Nearby one can see natural sites such as the Dahua potholes, waterfalls, forests, and wildlife, as well as historical mining sites&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/dahua-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\u00a0\u200b\n<p>\u200bFor our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/dahua-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bDahua Station<\/a>\u00a0click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/dahua-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/shifen-old-street\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bShifen Station \u5341\u5206\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2811-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The town of Shifen, which was originally named for the ten families that lived there in the Qing Dynasty, who needed ten portions of goods (Shi \u5341 = ten Fen \u5206\/\u4efd = portion).<br \/>Shifen Train Station was completed in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E5%8D%81%E5%88%86%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1918<\/a>\u00a0and is the biggest train station on the Pingxi Railway line. During its heyday, it had the largest coal mining operation and the largest population in Pingxi District of New Taipei.\u00a0<br \/>After the coal industry died down in the 1970s, tourism has taken its place as the major industry in the area.\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200b<strong>Shifen Old Street \u5341\u5206\u8001\u8857<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/image1-1_2_orig.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shifen Old Street<\/a>\u00a0is the largest and busiest old street on the Pingxi Railway line, famous for setting off lanterns into the sky, and for visiting the famous\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shifen Waterfall<\/a> nearby. Here one can enjoy delicious food, beautiful scenery, and learn about the mining history of the area. The sky lanterns have become a major environmental issue, but because of the allure to tourists, the practice doesn&#8217;t seem like it will end soon&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>\u200bYou can book a tour to Shifen on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductHighlight-g13808853-d11479077-Experience_Pingxi_Sky_Lantern_and_Shifen_Waterfall_from_Taipei-Zhongzheng_Dis.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F8109-shifen-half-day-guided-tour-with-pingxi-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D56d17b4bae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/147526?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bShifen Old Street<\/a>\u00a0click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/shifen-waterfall\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bShifen Waterfall \u5341\u5206\u7011\u5e03<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2675_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shifen Waterfall<\/a>\u00a0is the widest waterfall in Taiwan and perhaps the most picturesque in all of Taiwan. It is easily accessible by foot from Shifen Train Station and includes restaurants, gardens, and suspension bridges along the way. Its spectacular cascading falls are definitely worth a stop for anyone in Taiwan&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>\u200bYou can book a tour to Shifen on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductHighlight-g13808853-d11479077-Experience_Pingxi_Sky_Lantern_and_Shifen_Waterfall_from_Taipei-Zhongzheng_Dis.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F8109-shifen-half-day-guided-tour-with-pingxi-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D56d17b4bae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>,\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/147526?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>. \u200b<br \/>\u200b<br \/>\u200bFor our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bShifen Waterfall<\/a>\u00a0click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shifen-waterfall-and-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-coal-mine-museum\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bTaiwan Coal Mine Museum \u53f0\u7063\u7164\u7926\u535a\u7269\u9928<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6114_3_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-coal-mine-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taiwan Coal Mine Museum<\/a> (aka New Pingxi Coal Mine Museum) is a former coal mine turned museum near Shifen Station on the Pingxi Railway line. Here you can ride in an era coal carts and have an authentic experience of Taiwan coal mining life. The mine is the only one in Taiwan that still holds mining rights, and the only one with operating &#8220;one eyed monk&#8221; electric locomotives that you can actually ride&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-coal-mine-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\u00a0\n<p>You can book a tour to the Taiwan Coal Mine Museum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/142474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200bCheck out our full guide to the Taiwan Coal Mine Museum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-coal-mine-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/huiyao-waterfall\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bHuiyao Waterfall\u00a0\u7070\u7aaf\u7011\u5e03<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6010_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/huiyao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huiyao Waterfall\u00a0<\/a>is a large waterfall and swimming hole near Wanggu Station on the Pingxi Railway, on a tributary of the Keelung River in Pingxi District of New Taipei. Its large cliffs are popular for jumping and has a large deep pool that is safe to swim in. Its lack of accessibility has made it a quiet location, and normally you will have the place to yourself&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/huiyao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that there are many activities available around Pingxi such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g293913-d13837037-Half_day_rock_climbing_and_rappelling_experience_just_in_Taipei_city_Taiwan-Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/126072?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiking<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129866?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Zipline<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129872?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Diving<\/a>, and more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200bFor our full blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/huiyao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bHuiyao Waterfall<\/a>\u00a0click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/huiyao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\u200b<strong><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\">Wanggu Station \u671b\u53e4\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6054_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanggu Station<\/a> was completed only in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ivynimay.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/990718.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1972<\/a>\u00a0as the coal industry was gradually declining. It is an unmanned station, where you are on your honor to buy a ticket and the station you get off at because there is no one working at the station (or use an Easy Card).\u00a0<br \/>As of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%A4%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2017<\/a>, there was an average of 18 people a day arriving or leaving from Wanggu Station&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\u00a0\n<p>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanggu Waterfall<\/a>\u00a0click<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>\u200b<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\u200b<strong><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\">Wanggu Waterfall \u671b\u53e4\u7011\u5e03<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2696_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanggu Waterfall<\/a> is a less known set of four waterfalls near Wanggu Station. The short hike from Wanggu Station will take you to a series of waterfalls, with the second waterfall being the biggest. The trail is a pleasant hike and also a relaxing place to swim&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\u00a0\u00a0\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that there are many activities available around Pingxi such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g293913-d13837037-Half_day_rock_climbing_and_rappelling_experience_just_in_Taipei_city_Taiwan-Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/126072?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiking<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129866?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Zipline<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129872?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Diving<\/a>, and more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanggu Waterfall<\/a>\u00a0click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wanggu-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bLingjiao Station \u5dba\u8173\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6092_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lingjiao<\/a> was named because it sits at the foot of a mountain (the name meaning literally &#8220;foot of the peak&#8221;). Lingjiao was a mining town on the Pingxi Railway, and a station there was completed during the Japanese Era in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E5%B6%BA%E8%85%B3%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1929.<\/a>..(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>\u200b\u200bFor our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lingjiao Old Street<\/a>\u00a0click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-old-street\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">Lingjiao Old Street\u00a0\u5dba\u8173\u8001\u8857<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-6061_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lingjiao Old Street<\/a> is a small street next to Lingjiao Station and the famous\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lingjiao Waterfall.<\/a>\u00a0The old street has not been commercialized like the other popular old streets on the Piongxi Railway.\u00a0Now that the Taiwan coal mining boom is over, the old street is a relic of the past that has stayed basically unchanged from those times<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E5%B6%BA%E8%85%B3%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.<\/a>..(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>\u200bFor our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lingjiao Old Street<\/a>\u00a0click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bLingjiao Waterfall \u5dba\u8173\u7011\u5e03<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-5373_3_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200b\u200bLingjiao Waterfall<\/a> (aka\u00a0&#8220;Lingjiao Grotto Great Waterfall&#8221; \u5dba<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u8173\u77f3\u7a9f\u5927\u7011\u5e03)<\/span> is a large waterfall and swimming hole right next to Lingjiao Station, on the Keelung River. Its large cliffs are popular for jumping and have a large deep pool that is safe to swim in. Its accessibility via the Pingxi Railway has made it a popular spot, but most of the time there will not be any crowds there&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that there are many activities available around Pingxi such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g293913-d13837037-Half_day_rock_climbing_and_rappelling_experience_just_in_Taipei_city_Taiwan-Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/126072?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiking<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129866?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Zipline<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129872?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Diving<\/a>, and more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bLingjiao Waterfall<\/a>\u00a0click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lingjiao-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">Pingxi Station \u5e73\u6eaa\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2600_2_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pingxi Station<\/a> was completed in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E5%B9%B3%E6%BA%AA%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1929<\/a>\u00a0to transport coal out of the area. Currently it has an average of 844 passengers per day.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Pingxi is the third busiest stop on the Pingxi Railway after\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/shifen-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shifen<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jingtong<\/a><\/span>&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>You can book a tour of Pingxi on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F8109-shifen-half-day-guided-tour-with-pingxi-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D56d17b4bae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/30?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pingxi Old Street<\/a>\u00a0click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bPingxi Old Street \u5e73\u6eaa\u8001\u8857<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2586-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pingxi Old Street<\/a>\u00a0is the second largest old street in Pingxi District and is full of delicious food, souvenirs, and opportunities to light off sky lanterns. From Pingxi station you can walk down to the historic streets in the small town, and take selfies with the train tracks and bridges that cross the two rivers passing through the town. It is definitely a must-see stop along the Pingxi Railway&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>You can book a tour of Pingxi on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F8109-shifen-half-day-guided-tour-with-pingxi-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D56d17b4bae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/30?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pingxi Old Street<\/a>\u00a0click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-crags\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\u200b<strong><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\">Pingxi Crags \u5e73\u6eaa\u516d\u5c16<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/pingcragsf_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-crags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pingxi Crags<\/a>\u00a0are a set of hiking trails that traverse steep mountain peaks and rock cliffs in the mountains south of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pingxi Village<\/a>. The sedimentary rocks here stick out of the forest at the tops of the mountains, making for great views but also dangerous climbs&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-crags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that there are many activities available around Pingxi such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g293913-d13837037-Half_day_rock_climbing_and_rappelling_experience_just_in_Taipei_city_Taiwan-Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/126072?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiking<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0and more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-crags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pingxi Crags<\/a> hike, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-crags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200bJingtong Station \u83c1\u6850\u8eca\u7ad9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/dji-0637_1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jingtong<\/a> Train Station was completed in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E8%8F%81%E6%A1%90%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1929<\/a>\u00a0as the last station on the Pingxi Railway Line.<br \/>The surrounding town and Jingtong Old Street were created soon after.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>The town relied on local coal mines for its economy, but by the 1980s coal mining in Pingxi District had all but stopped due to safety issues and low worldwide coal prices.\u00a0<br \/>There are a number of historical buildings in the area, including the Coal Life Museum, multiple coal mines, and the station itself, as well as numerous residences.\u00a0<br \/>Currently there is an average of about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E8%8F%81%E6%A1%90%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1,000<\/a>\u00a0visitors per day to the station (making it the second busiest station on the railway) and the area has become a popular tourist destination&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>You can book a tour to Jingtong on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F8109-shifen-half-day-guided-tour-with-pingxi-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D56d17b4bae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/30?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jingtong Old Street<\/a>\u00a0click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">Jingtong Old Street \u83c1\u6850\u8001\u8857<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-4281_4_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jingtong Old Street<\/a>\u00a0is the heart of the historic mining town of Jingtong, in Pingxi District of New Taipei City, which once had the largest mine in Taiwan.\u00a0 It has a long street with delicious food and souvenirs, sky lanterns, and many historical buildings nearby. As the last stop on the Pingxi Railway, you should definitely get off the train and check it out&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>You can book a tour to Jingtong on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F8109-shifen-half-day-guided-tour-with-pingxi-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D56d17b4bae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/30?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jingtong Old Street<\/a>\u00a0click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jingtong-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-lantern-festival\"><span style=\"color: #515151; font-size: xx-large;\">Pingxi Lantern Festival \u5e73\u6eaa\u5929\u71c8\u7bc0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/pingxilanternfest-13_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-lantern-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pingxi Lantern Festival<\/a> in New Taipei has some of the most popular attractions in Northern Taiwan, and is known as one of the best festivals in the world. Thousands of lanterns are set off during the festival, to celebrate the traditional Chinese Spring Lantern Festival Holiday. It is definitely worth experiencing if you are in Taiwan during Lantern Festival&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-lantern-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that there are activities available such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F28381-electronic-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D1b28c35466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jingtong Sky Lantern Police Station<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F91264-sky-lantern-experience%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D48110aea47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shifen Sky Lantern Experience<\/a>\u00a0and more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g293913-Taipei-Vacations.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Ftaipei%2Fc19%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.BusinessEntry%3Aany%3A%3ACityBusinessEntry%3ACategory_LIST%26clickId%3D68a8efe889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/outdoor-activities?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Check out our full guide to the Pingxi Lantern Festival <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/pingxi-lantern-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Don&#8217;t Set Off Sky Lanterns \u4e0d\u8981\u653e\u5929\u71c8<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-4240_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Sky Lanterns might look fun, and you will see many people lighting them off into the sky on your trip to the Pingxi Railway. But the lanterns have a dark side: after they burn out they fall into the nearby forests, rivers, houses, and roads. I have been driving on the roads many times and seen them fall right in front of me, creating a safety hazard. Countless fires have been caused by them. Also, hundreds of them are stuck in trees throughout Pingxi. This is obviously harming nature, but due to the money it provides to the locals, it likely won&#8217;t be banned anytime soon. If you love the earth, do not set off Sky Lanterns, and if you have time, go and help clean up the lantern mess.\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-YbYDehLe2ws\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"YbYDehLe2ws\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/YbYDehLe2ws\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">If you are wondering what happens to sky lanterns after you set them off, check out our drone footage above showing where they end up. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/170312-0002_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">That&#8217;s it for our blog on the Pingxi Railway. The train also goes to Badouzi (\u516b\u6597\u5b50), <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shenao-railbike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shen Ao Railbike<\/a>, and the science center in Keelung, which you can find more about in our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/badouzi-and-chaojing-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Other places near Pingxi that you should visit:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>\u200b<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/badouzi-and-chaojing-park\"><span style=\"color: #515151; font-size: xx-large;\">Chaojing Park and Badouzi \u6f6e\u5883\u516c\u5712<\/span><\/a><\/strong><u><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\u53ca\u516b\u6597\u5b50<\/span><\/strong><\/u><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/eu4nujiviaqsztx-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #515151;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/badouzi-and-chaojing-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Badouzi<\/a> is a rocky area along Taiwan&#8217;s north coast in Keelung. It includes a seafood market, marine science museum, and a wide grassy area (Chaojing Park).\u00a0<\/span>There are also many interesting rock formations in the area.\u00a0It is a popular location for its seafood, flying kites, hiking, and enjoying the ocean scenery..(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/badouzi-and-chaojing-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>You can book tickets to Chaojing Smart Aquarium\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/127033-limited-time-combo-intelligent-ocean-iocean-tickets-keelung-taiwan?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Check out our full blog on Chaoking Park and Badouzi<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/badouzi-and-chaojing-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. \u200b<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/elephant-rock-shenao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #626262; font-size: xx-large;\">Capybura Rock (formerly Elephant Trunk Rock \u8c61\u9f3b\u5ca9)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-8529-orig-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/elephant-rock-shenao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capybura Rock<\/a>\u00a0is a rock shaped like its name in the Shenao area of Ruifang District, New Taipei City, but it is right on the border of Keelung so I am adding it in.\u00a0There are also many interesting rock formations in the area.\u00a0It is one of the most recognizable rock formations on the north coast and a popular location for, kayakers, snorkelers, and Instagrammers&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/elephant-rock-shenao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>).\n<p>Here you can enjoy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/24654?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kayaking<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72412-newtaipei-ruifang-elephanttrunk-rockcanoe%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dace7c9783d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canoeing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72054-wanghaixiang-beach-sup-snorkeling-newtaipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8376ad4499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snorkeling<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F5263-sup-shenao-elephant-trunk-rock-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe5f3c36a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUP \/ paddle boarding<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F67145-water-bicycle-elephant-rock%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Da199c4ca61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water biking<\/a>, and more activities which you can book on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72054-wanghaixiang-beach-sup-snorkeling-newtaipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8376ad4499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/24654?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can check out our full guide to Capybura Rock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/elephant-rock-shenao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jinguashi\"><span style=\"color: #515151; font-size: xx-large;\">Jinguashi Gold Mine Museum \u9ec3\u91d1\u535a\u7269\u9928<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/jinguashi2-33-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jinguashi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jinguashi<\/a>\u00a0is a small village in Ruifang District in New Taipei, famous for its now defunct mines. Here you can explore the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F23270-gold-museum-packed-lunch-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DAttraction_ActivityList.Activity_LIST%26clickId%3D4271ad5806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gold Mine Museum<\/a>,\u00a0touch a multi-million dollar gold ingot, \u00a0see golden waterfalls,\u00a0go on some of the best hikes in Taiwan, check out the old mining town, see Japanese era historic sites, and explore abandoned mining sites&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jinguashi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Gold Mine Museum\u00a0Price:<\/span><\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F23270-gold-museum-packed-lunch-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DAttraction_ActivityList.Activity_LIST%26clickId%3D4271ad5806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">80 NT<\/a>\u00a0per person (Free for New Taipei Residents)<br \/>You can book discount tickets to the\u00a0New Taipei Gold Mine Museum on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740678&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F23270-gold-museum-packed-lunch-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DAttraction_ActivityList.Activity_LIST%26clickId%3D4271ad5806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/26685?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here.<\/a><br \/>You can book a tour to Jinguashi on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13808671-d25225671-Private_Taiwan_Gold_and_Coal_History_Day_Tour_to_Jiufen_and_Pingxi-Zhongshan_Dis.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F84355-yeliou-jinguashih-juifen-shihfen-carpool-day-tour%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Db37fc9d343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/125317?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Check out our full guide to Jinguashi\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/jinguashi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/jiufen-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #515151; font-size: xx-large;\">Jiufen Old Street \u4e5d\u4efd\u8001\u8857<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2553-11-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/jiufen-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jiufen<\/a>\u00a0is an old mountain village in Ruifang District of New Taipei City, and has perhaps the best old street in all of Taiwan, with authentic Taiwanese food, sloping steps, traditional Chinese architecture, and great views of Su Ao and Keelung Harbors. There are also multiple historical sights within the town. The entire village is built on a mountain slope so that you can enjoy views of Taiwan&#8217;s north coast from basically anywhere in the city&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/jiufen-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\n<p>You can book a tour of Jiufen Old Street with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13808853-d12577511-Private_Tour_to_Jiufen_Yehliu_Geopark_and_Pingxi-Zhongzheng_District_Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=665930&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F462-chiufen-village-the-northeast-coast-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DHome.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3D66f9831dd3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>,\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/23189-northern-taiwan-shared-day-tour-yehliu-jinguashi-jiufen-shifen?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Check out our full blog on Jiufen <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/jiufen-old-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shen&#8217;Ao Rail Bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shenai-81-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4208\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shenao-railbike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shen Ao Railbike<\/a> is a short bicycle ride on an old Railway line on the coast of Ruifang, New Taipei. Visitors are seated two people per bicycle car, which has a roof and great views of the ocean scenery nearby. Overall it is a fun adventure for the whole family.<br><strong>Price:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/27378-taiwan-shenao-rail-bike-experience-new-taipei-city-taiwan?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">150 NT<\/a>&nbsp;per one-way trip per person<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/27378-taiwan-shenao-rail-bike-experience-new-taipei-city-taiwan?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">300 NT<\/a>&nbsp;per round trip per person<br>You can book tickets for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/27378-taiwan-shenao-rail-bike-experience-new-taipei-city-taiwan?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discount on KKday here<\/a>.<br>Check out our full guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/shenao-railbike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shen Ao Railbike here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shiding \u77f3\u7887<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-3280_orig-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-3280_orig-jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-3280_orig-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-3280_orig-jpg-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-3280_orig-jpg-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/guide-to-shiding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shiding District<\/a> is a secret mountain paradise in New Taipei City, in northern Taiwan (\u65b0\u5317\u5e02\u77f3\u7887\u5340). Lots of people simply pass through here without knowing much about what there is to see. In this guide, I will show you some of the secret historical and nature destinations in this amazing place.&nbsp;<br>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/guide-to-shiding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">full guide to Shiding here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5739_cf89a2-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5739_cf89a2-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5739_cf89a2-09\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5739_cf89a2-09 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5739_cf89a2-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5739_cf89a2-09\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5739_cf89a2-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5739_cf89a2-09\">\u200bDon&#8217;t forget that there are many activities available around Pingxi such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g293913-d13837037-Half_day_rock_climbing_and_rappelling_experience_just_in_Taipei_city_Taiwan-Taipei.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/126072?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/24654?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kayaking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72412-newtaipei-ruifang-elephanttrunk-rockcanoe%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dace7c9783d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">canoeing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72054-wanghaixiang-beach-sup-snorkeling-newtaipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8376ad4499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snorkeling<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129870?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUP\/paddle boarding<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741335&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F67145-water-bicycle-elephant-rock%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Da199c4ca61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water biking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/138058?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diving<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F89347-ruifang-banpingriver-rivertrace%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dba9f4ac65f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Tracing \/ Canyoneering<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741543&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F64728-ding-fwu-shooting-range-atv-car-experience-newtaipei%2F%3Fspm%3DTNA_ActivityList.Activity_LIST%26clickId%3D26a0270633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATVing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741543&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F1669-riding-horse-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DTNA_ActivityList.Activity_LIST%26clickId%3Dbdbe0a69cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horse Riding<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/20604?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cooking Class<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F88285-newtaipei-pingxi-jingtong-photostudio-rental-photoshoot%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8a8963f0f0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">photo shoot<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=751641&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F28381-electronic-sky-lantern-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D1b28c35466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jingtong Sky Lantern Police Station<\/a>,&nbsp;<a 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